Hospice & Home Health News 2026Apr30
Kierstin Reed • April 30, 2026
CMS Resource Reviews Hospice Levels of Care & SIA
CMS posted a new video to educate hospices on service intensity add-on (SIA) payments. The SIA allows hospices to bill for additional registered nurse and social worker visits during the last 7 days of a patient’s life in addition to the standard daily reimbursement. There are a number of expectations around this billing, and the video reviews what hospices need to know.
Here is your weekly Home Health Weekly Recap from National.
Here is your weekly
Hospice Weekly Recap
from National.
By Kierstin Reed
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April 30, 2026
Medicaid Home Care Chartbook Shines Light on In-home Services
By Kierstin Reed
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April 30, 2026
Join Us to Discuss the FY 2027 SNF PPS Proposed Rule
By Kierstin Reed
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Risk Based Surveys Have Arrived in Nebraska
By Kierstin Reed
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April 17, 2026
RHTP Infection Prevention Certification and Training Grants
By Kierstin Reed
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April 17, 2026
LeadingAge Southeast and Sinai Residences Urge Supreme Court to Preserve TPS for Haitian Caregivers
By Kierstin Reed
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Summary: FY27 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Proposed Rule
By Kierstin Reed
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April 17, 2026
Advocacy Opportunity! Senate Letter on Congressional Investment in Senior Housing Programs










